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Lebanon, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Smith County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
188 Population 588/sq mi density
$38,125 Median Income $26,851 per capita
$36,300 Home Value $102,829 Zillow
$550 Median Rent 40.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
389 Violent Crime/100K 1,116 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$38,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,300 home value, $550/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lebanon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,843 ft (562 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density588/sq mi
Coordinates39.8102°N, 98.5573°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySmith County County
Nearest AirportKearney Regional (EAR)
68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 18.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.7 / 100
Community Resilience74.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

159 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 100 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 39 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 39 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 34 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 49 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 35 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 18 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 124 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 100 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 99 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 32 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 39 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 36 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 45 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 64 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 145 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 18 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 125 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 37 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

704 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 206 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 84 km 4
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 52 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 27 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 84 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 51 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 32 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 86 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 85 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 5 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 43 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 51 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 85 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 11, 1991 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 91 km
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 27 km
2009 ROSEBROOK 2,968 95 km
2017 FELLHOELTER 1,664 85 km
2009 CRAIG NALER 1,464 81 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 55 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 56 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 59 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 59 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,057 65 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 56 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in

Lebanon has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 27°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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